Social Worker

Altoona Area School District; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altoona Area School District is seeking a School Social Worker to provide comprehensive support to students, families, and staff by addressing social, emotional, and environmental needs. The role involves conducting assessments, developing interventions, counseling, and case management to promote student well-being and successful engagement in education.

The position emphasizes collaboration with home, school, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning and create a positive school

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Current Pennsylvania LSW or LCSW certification is required.
• Pennsylvania School Social Worker PK-12 Educational Specialist Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to students, families, and school staff by addressing social, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Conduct assessments, develop interventions, provide counseling and case management.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning and foster a positive school climate.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Current Pennsylvania LSW or LCSW

Pennsylvania School Social Worker PK-12 Educational Specialist Certificate

Job description

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to students, families, and school staff by addressing students’ social, emotional, and environmental needs, helping to address factors that interfere with student learning. The school social worker serves as a vital link between home, school, and community to promote student well‑being, ensure access to appropriate supports, and help students engage successfully in their education and thrive within the Altoona Area School District. The School Social Worker conducts assessments, develops interventions, provides counseling and case management, and collaborates with staff, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning and foster a positive school climate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Current Pennsylvania LSW or LCSW required
• Pennsylvania School Social Worker PK-12 Educational Specialist Certificate required
• Minimum of (3) years of experience working with children preferred; experience as a Social Worker working with children given preference.